Automotive electronics; Electronic fuel injection: Diesels are next: Auto producers turn to electronics to meet emission standards for diesel engines. It´s tougher going compared with gasoline engines

Mechanical and electronic controls for timing of injection relative to pistion position and the start of combustion are compared with regard to accuracy, resolution, control parameters and interactive capability. Microprocessor controlled systems for diesel engines are illustrated which control both fueling and injection timing and can provide additional functions such as cruise control, diagnostics, display functions and transmission control.